Warehouse Supervisor
Salary: 70000 - 85000
Location: Fort Madison, IA
Posted: November 25 2024
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
Supervises and coordinates warehouse activities for incoming/outgoing shipments and a smooth flow of raw materials to the production lines. Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing shipments. Supervises group of workers engaged in lifting, transporting and loading materials for shipment or storage. Oversees the processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials, and equipment. Schedules work for special and periodic inventories. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinates warehousing operations and production needs.
- Maintains timely loading, unloading, and scheduling of product or ingredients to meet plant and corporate objectives.
- Oversees shipping/receiving operations to provide efficient handling of raw materials and customer orders.
- Establishes and maintains warehousing rotation and hold programs.
- Periodically audits inventory for accuracy and obsolete product.
- Enforces the plant's safety program including good GMP's.
- Monitors warehousing area and employees to eliminate work hazards and unsafe acts.
- Monitors equipment, submit work orders for repairs, and recommend changes for safe operation.
- Trains individuals on safety procedures, specifically forklift and hand jack operation, loading,
- and trailer operation.
- Trains, motivates, and monitors performance of warehousing employees. Recognize good performance and take corrective action when needed.
- Drive initiatives to reduce cost through labor controls, damage reduction, implementation of new methods and tools to improve productivity.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required, four-year college degree preferred
- Excellent PC skills, to include Windows, Word, Excel and SAP.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Previous experience in a food-processing, manufacturing, or warehouse environment is a plus
- A self-motivated individual that is able to multi-task and lead others.
- Ability to work 3rd shift and rotating weekends.